LIRR Is Your Route to Holiday Fun in the City

December 05th, 2011

The City is decked out for the holiday season. Get to all the festivities by taking the Long Island Rail Road. We offer fast, frequent and convenient service to Penn Station, and a variety of special fares that can save you money too!

The LIRR is also the greenest way to go, because when you take the train instead of your car, you not only save money on gas and parking (not to mention the hassles of traffic), you help protect the environment by keeping tons of pollutants out of the atmosphere.

One of the more interesting sights to see in the City during the holiday season is the holiday windows and displays. Check out our special walking map from Penn Station below.

If you are traveling with children on weekends or other off-peak periods, take advantage of the LIRR's special Family Fare. Under the Family Fare program, up to four children, ages 5-11, can ride weekend and other off-peak trains for the advance purchase fare of 75 cents each (one-way) when accompanied by a fare-paying parent or guardian. Weekly and monthly ticket holders just pay for the kids. Children under five ride free. Family Fare tickets purchased on the train cost $1.00.

As a reminder, buy your tickets before boarding, since fares on board trains are higher.

Below is the LIRR's Holiday in the City guide from Penn Station (located at 33rd Street and 7th Avenue) to some places of interest for you and your family. The special Guide is also available at LIRR stations.

Holiday Packages Free Ride/Discounts

Use code "9021" to save 30% off select admission tickets. The Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden features painstakingly crafted miniatures of New York City's landmarks, such as the former Pennsylvania Station, all made entirely out of plants.

After taking a few turns around the ice-skating rink, finish up your holiday shopping at The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park. Browse the many vendor booths offering clothing, jewelry, household gifts, crafts, art and more.